Speech by H.E. William Samoei Ruto, PHD, C.G.H. on Jamhuri Day December 12, 2024

Abstract

It is with immense pride that I join you in celebrating the 61st anniversary of our nation’s birth. At this pivotal moment, we reflect on the value of our sovereignty and celebrate the enduring legacy of those whose patriotic efforts took down the bastions of imperialism. Their sacrifice set our Republic on the path of liberty, unity, peace, enterprise, and Today, we affirm - by reflecting on what we have accomplished since raising the flag of our nation - that by staying true to our national identity, we have remained consistent through seasons of abundance and scarcity. We assert our essential collective character, defined by the values and principles that inspired our forefathers to struggle and sacrifice, persist and persevere, endeavour and endure until oppression gave way to freedom, exclusion gave way to unity, and marginalisation gave way to equality.